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Picture story for the kanji 映, meaning reflect

映 kanji: meaning “reflect”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N49 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
reflect
On'yomi
エイ
Kun'yomi
うつ・る、うつ・す、は・える

Picture story to remember 映

The sun (日) sits in the center (央) of the sky, and a still pond reflects it.

Parts in this story:日, 央

How to write 映: stroke order

映 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 映

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Kanji that share parts with 映.